String Willow Pullover Scarf Knitting Pattern

String Willow Pullover: Luxury Cashmere Knit Pullover with Cable Details

What is Being Made

The Willow Pullover is a refined knitted sweater designed by Lidia Karabinech, available in sizes S through XL with bust measurements ranging from 35 to 50 inches. This pullover features a sophisticated construction with cable motifs and raglan armhole shaping, creating a flattering, modern silhouette. The garment is worked in a luxurious fiber blend and finished with a ribbed neckband for a polished appearance.

Techniques Used

This pullover is constructed using a bottom-up seamed method, meaning the body and sleeves are knitted separately from the lower edges upward, then assembled together. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for precise shaping and pattern placement. Key construction techniques include:

• Raglan armhole shaping – strategic decreases at the armholes create the distinctive raglan sleeve cap, providing comfortable movement and a tapered fit
• Cable crossing – complex cable stitches are integrated into the design, requiring a cable needle to hold stitches while crossing them over or under adjacent stitches
• Seaming – individual pieces are joined together using a yarn needle to create clean, professional seams
• Ribbed neckband – a circular needle is used to pick up stitches around the neckline and work a fitted ribbed band that provides stretch and structure

Stitches Used

The Willow Pullover employs several fundamental and decorative knitting stitches:

• Stockinette Stitch (St st) – the primary fabric stitch, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side, producing the classic smooth, V-textured surface
• 1x1 Rib – an elastic stitch pattern created by alternating single knit and purl stitches, used for fitted edges and cuffs
• 4x3 Rib for Neckband – a wider rib pattern alternating four knit stitches with three purl stitches, providing structure and visual interest at the neckline
• Cable stitches – including 8/4 RC (8 over 4 right cross), 8/4 LC (8 over 4 left cross), 7/4 RC (7 over 4 right cross), and 7/4 LC (7 over 4 left cross), which create the twisted rope-like texture characteristic of cable knit design
• Decrease stitches – ssk (slip, slip, knit) and k2tog (knit two together) are used to shape the garment and create the raglan armhole decreases
• Make one increase (m1) – used to add stitches during shaping

Materials and Specifications

The Willow Pullover is crafted from premium materials designed for comfort and longevity:

• Yarn – String TURIN, a luxurious blend of 95% cashmere and 5% wool, available in color 209 moss. Yardage requirements vary by size: 9 balls for size S, 10 balls for size M, 11 balls for size L, and 13 balls for size XL. Each ball contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and provides 122 yards (112 meters) of yarn
• Needles – US 8 (5mm) straight needles for working the body and sleeves flat, plus a US 8 (5mm) circular needle measuring 16 inches (40 centimeters) for the neckband
• Notions – stitch holders to temporarily secure stitches, stitch markers to track pattern repeats and shaping points, a yarn needle for seaming pieces together, and a cable needle for executing cable crossings
• Gauge – 17 stitches and 24 rows measure 4 inches (10 centimeters) in stockinette stitch; achieving proper gauge is essential for correct fit and finished measurements

Design Details

The Willow Pullover showcases thoughtful design elements that elevate it beyond a basic pullover. The cable motifs